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Bed-Stuy’s STooPS wraps fall series using art to combat gun violence
For four Saturdays this fall, Brooklynites had the chance to experience culture, music, art and workshops in the Jackie Robinson Park Playground in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The Fall Funs series was a four-weekend event hosted by STooPS, with activities taking place every Saturday with the goal of bringing community members together through art, resources and community engagement. STooPS founder Kendra J.
AUC rivalry takes center stage in inaugural Labor Day Classic
The Yard Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University face off in one of HBCU athletics most historic rivalries on Labor Day weekend. Clark Atlanta University's Jeremiah Gibbs is tackled during the Morehouse at CAU football game November 4, 2023. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC) One of the longest-running and most historic rivalries in HBCU football is headed to an even bigger stage on Sept.
Make MARTA better if Atlanta wants to soar as a truly global city
Every day on my way to work at the AJC this summer, I walked to the Ashby MARTA station in Southwest Atlanta to take the train each morning. Like most New Yorkers, I don’t own a car. MARTA is how I commuted to the office 4 miles northeast in Midtown for my summer internship. The dark, dank and desolate train station is in the heart of the Atlanta University Center, where I attended Morehouse College, one of the four historically Black colleges and universities on the campus.
Fulton County’s ‘Write Now’ forges the next generation of Black writers
News Fulton County’s free creative writing program exposes children to various forms of literacy on their road to becoming published authors. “Write Now” includes Black writers holding panel discussions, workshops, and creative exercises. (Courtesy of Eve Whipple, Delphine Legacy Media) Tamika Jamison said she believes the best way to fight Georgia’s literacy crisis is to meet it head on, by helping children tell their own stories.
New affordable housing development coming to Lindbergh
The city of Atlanta broke ground this week on a $65 million, 130-unit affordable housing development in Lindbergh — one of metro Atlanta’s highest-income neighborhoods. The Overlook at Garson will be a mixed-use community developed by Pennrose and Radiant Development Partners, featuring efficiency, one- and two-bedroom homes designated as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units. The project received $17 million from Atlanta Housing, said Terri Lee, chief executive of the agency.
Running a last mile 4 Heroes
First responders routinely risk their lives running into danger to help others, and for the last three years 16-year-old Andrew Collinson has been running to keep alive the memory of those who never made it home. At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.
Jonathan Hunt wants to become MARTA’s next permanent CEO
As MARTA’s nationwide search for a permanent chief approaches its second year, interim CEO Jonathan Hunt says he wants to keep the job. Hunt made his remarks in a video interview with Atlanta News First on Thursday. “MARTA is an unbelievable transit agency; I think it’s the best,” Hunt said in the video. “I’m sure there’s a lot of candidates that are interested in the position. I am also one of them.” MARTA officials declined to comment on whether Hunt has officially applied for the job.
Stonecrest mayor faces possible censure after City Hall incident
The City of Stonecrest has asked the Georgia Municipal Association for help in investigating an incident involving Mayor Jazzmin Cobble and the city's finance director that became so heated that police were called before a City Council meeting earlier this month. The City Council, which is considering censuring the mayor, asked for assistance because the city's Human Resources director wasn't available at the time, according to Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves.
Park Pride receives $9.4 million to expand Four Corners Park in Peoplestown
What once was a vacant lot where generations of Peoplestown residents gathered to play softball will soon become a state-of-the-art city park with covered basketball courts; expanded community gardens, youth center and playgrounds; a skateboarding area; classrooms; wetlands; better lighting; and electric vehicle charging stations. The expansion and upgrades at Peoplestown's Four Corners Park is thanks to a $9.4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to Atlanta nonprofit Park Pride.
2026 Peachtree Road Race: Live coverage
Matt Valaoras held a plank for more than two hours as the last runners crossed the finish line during the Peachtree Road Race. The UGA alum ultimately held the plank for two hours and 50 minutes to honor the nation's 250th anniversary and is now training to break the Guinness World Record, which stands at nine hours and 38 minutes. As soon as Valaoras, 23, finished the challenge, he looked up to the sky and gave thanks. “Foremost, all glory to God,” he said.
New soccer field at Holmes MARTA station is World Cup legacy project
MARTA will unveil a new StationSoccer field at the Hamilton E. Holmes station this fall that will continue connecting the sport to the agency weeks after it ferried hundreds of thousands of soccer fans to and from World Cup matches in Atlanta. H.E. Holmes will be the seventh StationSoccer location in the MARTA system, but it is the only one designated as Atlanta's FIFA World Cup legacy project.
Atlanta launches autonomous transit shuttle service
Metro Atlanta A 12-month pilot program will offer free rides along a 2-mile route that connects the West End Marta station with the Beltline’s Southwest Trail. ATL Spoke, an autonomous pilot bus program, arrives at the Lee + White District on Monday, June 1, 2026. The initial route links the Beltline Southwest Trail with MARTA Rail. There are stops at MARTA West End Station, Joseph E. Lowery Blvd at Beecher Street, and two stops within the Lee + White district.
From Bad Bunny watch parties to Bomba nights, Barrio BX is the Bronx’s cultural home
Located in Castle Hill, the restaurant grew out of the uncertain circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Six years later, it has cemented itself among residents as one of the staple restaurants in the Bronx. “I always remember one guest coming in, and he was like, ‘We can’t let this place fail,’” Martinez said. Tony Martinez (pictured on the far right) with the Barrio BX staff. Barrio BX is a product of a 30-year friendship between co-founders Tony Martinez and Ruben Rodriguez.
Former Atlanta Housing official sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud
A senior executive at the Atlanta Housing Authority who oversaw one of the nation’s largest Section 8 housing assistance programs was sentenced to nine months in prison for fraud. Tracy Denise Jones also made fraudulent applications to collect pandemic relief funds and committed mortgage fraud, according to federal prosecutors.
World Cup a ‘no-drone zone’ around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, FBI warns
Thinking about flying your drone near Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the World Cup comes to Atlanta next month? Think again, officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned Thursday.
Three new measles cases in metro Atlanta confirmed by state
Health News Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health say the family traveled internationally and was unvaccinated. Lauren Ellenburg, a nurse, prepares a combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for a 12-month-old at Tiger Pediatrics in Easley, S.C., on March 17, 2026.
Atlanta joining initiative aiming to stop human trafficking ahead of World Cup
City of Atlanta leaders are going all in on the global “It’s a Penalty” campaign against human trafficking ahead of the World Cup games that begin next month at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The campaign is a partnership between the city, airport, law enforcement agencies and the nonprofit organization “It’s a Penalty,” which focuses on combating human trafficking around major sporting events worldwide.
‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying
News Reward increased to $25,000 in unsolved killing of Tianah Robinson. Family and friends wear shirts with Tianah Robinson on them during a celebration of life at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park on following 404 Day celebrations.
Ben Keller is redefining public art in New York City
In recent months, at the top of the 2nd Ave subway stop, there was a beautiful portrait of a pair of swans. A few blocks away on the Lower East Side, The Ridge Hotel greeted guests with a beautiful mural of a Middle Eastern Woman. In Bushwick, commuters have paused to look at the portrait that honors the late Iryna Zarutaska, who was murdered last year in Charlotte, North Carolina.
From Hardship to Hope: Blake Beauvais' Vision Through Loving Stone
From Hardship to Hope: Blake Beauvais’ Vision Through Loving Stone Photo by: Blake Beauvais By: Elijah Megginson, Managing Editor of Print “Originally, when I started Loving Stone Non-Profit, it was to bring back that MLK-type of culture to campus,” Beauvais said. Loving Stone Non-Profit is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Blake Beauvais, a graduating senior from Philadelphia, who discovered his purpose through his passion for social advocacy.
Church of Latter-day Saints Finds Connection With AUC Through Music
Church of Latter-day Saints Finds Connection With AUC Through Music By: Hunter Bonaparte Arts and Entertainment Editor On September 9 -11, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Choir performed with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges’ Glee Clubs at Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel and State Farm Arena. Despite the unique pairing, this artistic union’s powerful effect on both parties was undeniable.
Shaun King Shakes Up Spirit Night
Shaun King Shakes Up Spirit Night Photo by Jordan Turner, C3 Member By Elijah Megginson, Managing Editor of Print The final night of New Student Orientation (NSO) for Morehouse’s incoming class became an extremely controversial night as activist Shaun King delivered a polarizing message during their Spirit Night. King left the class of 2028 perplexed during their final day of NSO.
Investing in Education: Maximizing Scholarships for Black Students
Investing in Education: Maximizing Scholarships for Black Students Image by: MCNAA By: Elijah Megginson Managing Editor In Print Many HBCU students have experienced the nightmare of waiting hours in long lines for the financial aid office. Seeking tuition can often be a hassle for many students, Still, if students are diligent in their scholarship pursuits early on, it can make all the difference in financing school for the future.
Mexico’s unbanked population ‘now big enough to count’ for fintech companies
This feature is powered by text-to-speech technology. Want to see it on more articles?Give your feedback below or email audiofeedback@wsj.com An underbanked and heavily cash-based economy offers fertile ground for a trio of fintech-oriented companies offering mobile financial services in Mexico, according to analysts at Susquehanna Financial Group. In a note earlier this week, they identified dLocal Ltd. DLO, , MercadoLibre Inc. MELI, and NU Holdings Ltd.
Mexico’s unbanked population ‘now big enough to count’ for fintech companies
Susquehanna says trio of fintech firms are the ’best ideas to participate in the compelling emergence of fintech in Mexico’ An underbanked and heavily cash-based economy offers fertile ground for a trio of fintech-oriented companies offering mobile financial services in Mexico, according to analysts at Susquehanna Financial Group. In a note earlier this week, they identified dLocal Ltd. DLO, MercadoLibre Inc. MELI and NU Holdings Ltd.
Morehouse College Junior Accepted into Prestigious Global Internship Program: Ke’Aun Dent's Journey from San Diego to Ireland
Morehouse College Junior Accepted into Prestigious Global Internship Program: Ke’Aun Dent’s Journey from San Diego to Ireland Image by Ezekial Rabb Written By: Elijah Megginson, Features Editor Morehouse College prides itself on developing exceptional students who not only will be staple members in their communities but can compete with the best of the best across the globe.
Morehouse Senior’s Art Design Is Selling Out in Target Stores Countrywide
Morehouse Senior’s Art Design Is Selling Out in Target Stores Countrywide Images by Kamahl Grant Written By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Kamahl Grant, a senior mathematics major and economics minor from Gwinnett County, GA, is the first-place winner of the 2023 Target HBCU Design Challenge for his artwork, “Twin.” Officially released in Target stores on January 21, 2024, the “Twin” design is imprinted on sweaters and selling out in stores across the United States.
Ssuuna McKitty’s New Film: It’s Our Time
Ssuuna McKitty’s New Film: It’s Our Time Written By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Ssuuna McKitty dreamed about acting in movies and television shows since he was young. The Chicagoan manifested this dream into a reality. McKitty released his first official trailer for his “It’s Our Time” project on October 7, 2023. He directed, wrote, executive produced, and starred in the film. The full-length film is not publicly available as it continues circulation through festival competitions.
Pringle Calls Morehouse Students To Action
Pringle Calls Morehouse Students To Action Written By: Emmanuel Lee, Contributing Writer Although Morehouse College is known as a school for premier Black male excellence, the College intentionally works to highlight the excellent black women involved in our community. On Feb 1, Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association(NEA), was praised and featured at Morehouse’s sacred Crown Forum sessions looking to invoke action.
Spelman Graduate Influences The Next Generation Of The AUC
Spelman Graduate Influences The Next Generation Of The AUC Image by Freddrell Green By: Freddrell Green, Staff Writer Spelman Alumna Kerri-Ann T. Thomas ‘10 always knew that she wanted to pursue a career tailored to social justice.
From Da’ House To The Pulpit: Reverend James Kendrick’s Walk By Faith
From Da’ House To The Pulpit: Reverend James Kendrick’s Walk By Faith Image by Willie C. Bolton By: Freddrell Green, Staff Writer From the seats of East Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. James Kendrick ‘54 has been regarded as a wise and spiritual figure whose sermons spark religious enlightenment. His sermon style is unique in that it is refined by the educational experience and exposure he has received at Morehouse College.
From The AUC TO NBCU: Lore Harvin's Journey
From The AUC TO NBCU: Lore Harvin’s Journey By: Evan Spann, Features Writer As of Sept. 25, The Maroon Tiger and Spelman College Alumna, Lore Harvin ‘23 works for leading entertainment and news company NBCUniversal as a member of the Page Program. The NBCUniversal Page Program is a rotational early career development program that exposes talented cohorts to the media industry based in New York.
Through My Blue Eyes: A Path Of Redemption Through The Black Experience
Through My Blue Eyes: A Path Of Redemption Through The Black Experience Image by Freddrell Green By: Freddrell Green, Staff Writer Despite the contempt for African-American culture, many people show love for its rich history and distinction. This type of love is shown by George Sedberry, a renowned social media influencer who uses his TikTok and Instagram accounts to post videos highlighting African-American history, especially that of historically black colleges and universities. On Oct.
Morehouse Alumnus: Nian Blaque Releases His First Single
Morehouse Alumnus: Nian Blaque Releases His First Single Image by Erinn Gardner By: Erinn Gardner, Staff Writer On Oct. 20 Everett Dixon, professionally known as Nian Blaque, released a Halloween-inspired single titled “Out for Blood”. The 2011 Morehouse alumnus was beyond thrilled to release this piece of art, as it stands as the first song he has dropped for the world to listen to.
Headline: Grant Bennett: Passing The Torch Of Leadership
Headline: Grant Bennett: Passing The Torch Of Leadership Features, Mainarea, Uncategorized Image via Charles Bouille. By Fredrell Green, Staff Writer Morehouse College has been established as an institution that is dedicated to developing disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. Those same principles are what drive prospective students to arrive and thrive at Morehouse. For Morehouse Alumnus Grant Bennett ‘20, it was a casual conversation with rapper J.
From France To The House
From France To The House By: Bradley Morrison, Features Writer Morehouse College has completed another successful New Student Orientation (NSO) week. The class of ’27 has officially transitioned from admitted students to full-fledged men of Morehouse. Students from all around the world have traveled to Morehouse College to be a part of the largest incoming class. One such student is Joseph Leborgne, a third-year student attending Sciences Po University in Paris, France.
DaQuan K. Brown: Fulfilling A Greater Purpose
DaQuan K. Brown: Fulfilling A Greater Purpose Image by: Alan Richard By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Chosen from a vast pool of over 2,000 applicants, only 10 people remained. These 10 change-makers were participants in the 2023 cohort of the Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). For the first time, one undergraduate and one graduate student were recognized for their exceptional achievement and performance during their summer fellowship.
HBCU Grads Have An Advantage In The Job Market
Photo by Elijah Megginson By: Elijah Megginson, Features Editor In recent years, there has been an increased effort to receive and retain elite Black talent by major leading companies in America such as Microsoft and J.P. Morgan.
Jasper Hagan : A Message To The Class Of 2023
Photo by: Eric Jordan By: Elijah Megginson Features Editor Morehouse Alumnus Jasper Hagan ’11 pays it forward by offering gems to the class of 2023 as they come closer to commencement day. Hagan graduated as a business major with a concentration in management from Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on the West Side of Chicago, Hagan had promise. Although he got into many schools, some with full rides, Morehouse was always his one and only dream school.
SPENCER COX TAKES A LOOK INTO THE MIRROR
By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Following the highly anticipated election results surrounding the steps of Kilgore, the political atmosphere of Morehouse College is in awe as the Vice President race has resulted in a runoff. Despite the overall anxiety from the student body, Vice President Spencer Cox is confident in his efforts because after all, “We are in the place we prayed about.” Cox shared.
DARION JOHNSON: A SERVANT LEADER
By: Elijah Megginson, Features Editor The votes are in, the ballots have been cast, and the SGA race for Vice President will result in a runoff. This year the Vice President race is even more competitive than last year, with two distinctively qualified candidates. Although Morehouse College students respect the strong resumes of their candidates, students are more concerned with each of the candidate’s willingness to serve.
Morehouse Student Calijah Durant Starts his Own Music Label
Photo by Rohan Walker By Elijah Megginson, Features Editor Kash Collectors was an idea first stemming from Durant’s late uncle, a former rapper. While he was most known for his music, Durant remembers his uncle for his service in the community. “My uncle was a rapper and he passed away but I did not think of him as just a rapper because of what I saw him do in the community,” Calijah Durant CEO of Kash Collectors said.
Tuskegee defeats Shaw Comfortably to go Undefeated in the HBCU All-Star Challenge
Photo by: Juwan Lee By: Elijah Megginson, Features Editor This game looked to be a story of heart over height. But promising guard DJ Thomas (5 ‘8), was no match for Tuskegee’s twin towers in Martez Jones (6 ‘6) and Mason Green (6’ 10). Tuskegee defeated Shaw comfortably 65-47 to go 2-0 in the HBCU All-Star Challenge. Early into the game both teams were scrappy defensively. DJ Thomas a complete enforcer getting into taller guards, picking their pockets and forcing them to pick up dribbles.
The Brotherhood Starts with Us
By Elijah Megginson, Staff Writer “I’m extremely proud of myself for how far I have come [in accomplishing my goals], but support from people who looked like me really would have helped,” says Marquis Stukes, freshman political science major from Brooklyn, New York. Stukes is proud of his accomplishments — he knows how much hard work and determination it took to get thus far — but he can’t help but wish that the Black community supported him more.
OPINION EXCHANGE | When I applied to college, I didn't want to 'sell my pain'
In school, most kids are told that they have the potential to do great things in life. They're told the sky's the limit. As I started to be recognized as a promising student, around eighth grade, I was told, "You're smart and you're from the hood, you're from the projects, colleges will love you." When I heard this, I was confused. I always looked at being from the hood as a bad thing. It was something I was quite ashamed of when I was younger.
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